Rep. Kevin Hern Sells Off Shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT)

Representative Kevin Hern (Republican-Oklahoma) recently sold shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT). In a filing disclosed on September 25th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Walmart stock on August 27th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “KEVIN HERN TRADITIONAL IRA” account.

Representative Kevin Hern also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of STERIS (NYSE:STE) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Seagate Technology (NASDAQ:STX) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MRSH) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) on 9/14/2026.

Walmart Trading Down 1.8%

Shares of WMT stock traded down $1.93 during trading hours on Tuesday, hitting $106.80. The company had a trading volume of 26,968,622 shares, compared to its average volume of 25,371,158. The company’s fifty day moving average is $109.10 and its 200 day moving average is $117.35. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41, a current ratio of 0.77 and a quick ratio of 0.23. Walmart Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $98.88 and a fifty-two week high of $135.15. The stock has a market capitalization of $847.32 billion, a PE ratio of 38.56, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.12 and a beta of 0.59.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, August 20th. The retailer reported $0.81 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.74 by $0.07. The firm had revenue of $187.94 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $186.64 billion. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.83% and a net margin of 3.00%.Walmart’s revenue was up 5.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.68 EPS. Walmart has set its Q3 2027 guidance at 0.620-0.640 EPS and its FY 2027 guidance at 2.800-2.870 EPS. Research analysts expect that Walmart Inc. will post 2.87 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Trending Headlines about Walmart

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst still expects upside. Mizuho lowered its Walmart price target from $130 to $125 but maintained an “outperform” rating, implying substantial potential appreciation from recent levels. Mizuho lowers Walmart price target
• Positive Sentiment: Membership is becoming a larger profit engine. Record membership-fee revenue from Walmart+, Sam’s Club and international operations could support customer retention, e-commerce economics and higher-margin recurring revenue. Walmart membership gains scale
• Positive Sentiment: New digital-commerce channels may expand reach. Walmart is among the retailers partnering with Meta’s Muse AI shopping agent, potentially generating incremental e-commerce demand as Meta monetizes transactions through fees. Meta Muse e-commerce partnerships
• Neutral Sentiment: Management is emphasizing brand trust. Walmart says it will not use AI to set personalized prices and has instructed stores not to use generative AI for display signage. The policies may reduce reputational and regulatory risks, although they are unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. Walmart AI pricing policy
• Negative Sentiment: Delivery growth raises margin questions. Store-fulfilled delivery grew roughly 40%, but Walmart must determine whether fees and merchandise profits cover picking and last-mile delivery costs on small orders. Rising convenience demand is positive for sales but could pressure margins if order economics remain weak. Walmart delivery profitability
• Negative Sentiment: Competitive pressure remains elevated. Kroger is adopting Walmart-style everyday-low-price tactics, while Walmart is also competing with Ulta in the expanding beauty, health and wellness category. These initiatives could intensify price competition and raise customer-acquisition costs. Kroger adopts Walmart pricing strategy

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms have recently commented on WMT. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Walmart from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Friday, July 31st. UBS Group dropped their price target on shares of Walmart from $141.00 to $130.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, August 21st. Telsey Advisory Group reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $130.00 price objective (down from $140.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, August 21st. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $120.00 price objective on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, August 21st. Finally, DA Davidson reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $132.00 target price on shares of Walmart in a report on Thursday, September 10th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-two have issued a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $131.74.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CEO John Furner sold 13,125 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction on Thursday, September 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $106.66, for a total value of $1,399,912.50. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 647,912 shares in the company, valued at $69,106,293.92. The trade was a 1.99% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Daniel Bartlett sold 3,950 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.14, for a total value of $415,303.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 622,349 shares in the company, valued at $65,433,773.86. This trade represents a 0.63% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 81,004 shares of company stock valued at $8,601,724. 0.09% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Walmart

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of WMT. MFA Wealth Services boosted its stake in Walmart by 0.7% during the first quarter. MFA Wealth Services now owns 10,909 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $1,356,000 after buying an additional 80 shares in the last quarter. Realta Investment Advisors grew its stake in shares of Walmart by 2.0% in the 1st quarter. Realta Investment Advisors now owns 4,089 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $508,000 after purchasing an additional 81 shares during the last quarter. Compton Financial Group LLC boosted its holdings in Walmart by 4.1% during the first quarter. Compton Financial Group LLC now owns 2,081 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $259,000 after buying an additional 82 shares in the last quarter. Calton & Associates Inc. grew its position in Walmart by 0.3% in the fourth quarter. Calton & Associates Inc. now owns 27,220 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $3,033,000 after buying an additional 84 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Advocacy Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Walmart by 2.5% in the fourth quarter. Advocacy Wealth Management LLC now owns 3,392 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $378,000 after buying an additional 84 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

About Representative Hern

Kevin Hern (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on November 13, 2018. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Hern (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Kevin Hern went into business as a McDonald’s franchisee in 1999. He acquired 10 McDonald’s franchises by 2012. He served on the McDonald’s National Leadership Team for 13 years, including the tax policy team, the insurance corporation, and as chairman of the economics team. From 2011 to 2015, he was chairman of the finance committee of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

Walmart Company Profile

Walmart Inc (NASDAQ: WMT) is a multinational retailer that operates supercenters, discount stores, neighborhood markets, warehouse clubs and e-commerce platforms. Its merchandise includes groceries, apparel, electronics, home goods, health and wellness products, household essentials and general merchandise. Walmart also provides services such as grocery pickup and delivery, pharmacy services, financial products and digital advertising.

The company serves customers through its Walmart U.S., Walmart International and Sam’s Club segments.